The Notre Dame/Clemson matchup in the Cotton Bowl is still eight days away, but there is plenty to discuss regarding the playoffs and recruiting. Blue & Gold Illustrated senior editor Lou Somogyi and football analyst Bryan Driskell talk about the College Football Playoffs, and whether or not the playoff format should be expanded.

After that the pair discusses Notre Dame's 2019 recruiting class, and whether or not Notre Dame is closing the gap between elite programs like Alabama, Clemson and Ohio State. They also discuss how important the 2020 class its to that objective.